Business Development Manager - VMware

Cdw; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth in the Hybrid Cloud sector. This role focuses on VMware technologies and requires strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, and a keen understanding of networking and security. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships and achieving strategic sales objectives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable successful sales growth experience.
• Understanding of networking, security, and cloud technologies is essential.
• Experience in sales and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships for driving revenue.
• Meet sales targets and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Sales growth performance

Interpersonal skills

Networking and security understanding

Planning and organization skills

Proactivity in relationship building

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager role will be aligned to the Hybrid Platform team which focusses on multi-platform and cloud technology solutions and services with this role having a focus on Secure Networking and more particularly leading on VMware technologies. The individual will drive CDW’s Hybrid Cloud solutions, focused on cultivating and delivering against the VMware technologies sales growth.

This role is responsible for maximizing revenue and GP growth by driving close partnerships both internally and externally and aligning with the VMware Technology and CDW’s Hybrid Cloud growth objectives. This will be supported with joint initiatives as per an agreed business plan.

What you will do

• Establish new relationships within CDW and externally within the client/prospect base to drive performance goals e.g., revenue/Profit contribution.
• Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives/KPI’s.
• Work in close partnership with the internal CDW Sales and Specialist teams to identify new opportunities whilst driving proactive development of converged pipe/funnel.
• Own the execution of the business plan against defined milestones & metrics.
• Maintain and own any certifications requirements that support the vendor accreditation where relevant and required.
• Understand and promote all relevant programs and promotions to maximize the sales opportunity.
• Own and manage the VMware and associated VMware associated pipeline and forecast where relevant to do so.

What we expect of you

• Demonstrable experience in delivering successful sales growth performance – running a structured sales cycle from start to finish.
• An existing understanding of networking, security, datacentre, cloud, further with understanding of AI and network observability market a significant advantage.
• Experience of working in sales environments and contributing to sales proposals, bid responses and customer meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (articulate and engaging)
• Experience in building positive working relationships with internal and external customer.
• Strong planning, organisation and reporting skills.
• Desirable experience of working in or an understanding of working as an overlay
• Proactive approach to building relationships
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Self-starter and ability to work independently acting on own initiative
• Desire to “do the right thing”
• Takes Personal Ownership of work and interactions
• Tenacity/persistence and an assertive mentality
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Competent on Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint
• Proactive in seeking personal improvement
• Agile approach to mobile working.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.